Coach Rey Receives the "Medalof Honor" in Bolivia

Professor Reynaldo H. Lopez was given the highest distinction of Honor for his involvement in sports from the Government of Bolivia. The Legislative Assembly of Bolivia, Chamber of Deputies commission of Education and Health, paid tribute to Professor Reynaldo H. Lopez, for his work as a Soccer Coach to benefit youth sports in Bolivia.

Articles 43 and 134 of the General Regulations of the Chamber of Deputies of Bolivia, empowers the Commission of Education and Health to honor institutions that provide Education, Health and Sports.

The Commission of Education and Health of the House of Representatives, General Regulations of the Chamber of Deputies of the Legislative Assembly of Bolivia, pays tribute to Professor Reynaldo H. Lopez for his outstanding work on behalf of the sport of Fútbol and recognized him as a person worthy of the State of Bolivia, and the delivery of recognition and enforcement of the HONOR MEDAL OF MERIT this July 17, 2011.

Professor Coach Lopez , holds a National USSF (USA) "B"credential license aprove by FIFA ,has worked for the past 20 years in the United States as Head Soccer coach, Director of NT Strikers Soccer Club 14 years and President of the CRS Stars Soccer Academy. He has received many merits and awards locally and nationally and was recognized as Coach of the Year of North Texas by the U.S. Soccer Association. He has won more than 200 tournaments locally and nationally and is one of the most recognized technical Coaches in the area.

His company, CRS Stars Soccer Academy, signed a long-term agreement with Club Bolivar to create international travel grants for players and support for scholarships from Universities and Colleges to help the pre-professional divisions of Club Bolivar and to enhance and support Bolivian Youth Soccer. This agreement also will consider invitations to bring the lower divisions of Bolivar to tournaments in Europe and USA, like the Famous Dallas Cup in Dallas.

An exchange opportunity took place when Coach Lopez had a main role making History for Club Bolivar in the first participation of the Club (U-19) in the Super Group at the famous Dallas Cup, then a trip to Bolivia this July (2011) with his U-15 team .

His players attended training by Club Bolivar and in their free time they visited with orphanage centers bringing aid and grants to these centers of the homeless in La Paz, Bolivia. They visited the US Embassy and played several friendly games with local teams. Several families In La Paz opened their homes to these players as part of the Home-Stay program.

Professor Lopez is a famous alumnus of the Dallas Cup, competing in the Super Group in 1988 as a player of the Navaho Oceanside Champion NY.Former Club Bolivar Player and Magisterio Rural with 42 caps playing in the Profesional Bolivian League. Congratulations!

MANY AWARDS , 20 Years of Coaching , 15 years of International traveling teams experience

North Texas Strikers U16 BoysTravel to LaPaz, Bolivia

We are so excited about our 96 Boys going to South America to train with one of the elite clubs in Bolivia. Club Bolivar will host our boys and show them the culture and the atmosphere of La Paz and train with some of the best players Bolivia has to offer! This is a great opportunity that our boys will be able to experience and have memories for a lifetime.